Oregon State University Assistant Professor Leitner Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee
April 02, 2026
April 02, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment released the following written testimony by Astrid Leitner, assistant professor of oceanography at Oregon State University, from a March 26, 2026, hearing entitled "Beneath the Waves: The Science and Technology of Deep-Sea Mining":
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Executive Summary
The USA does not currently have sufficient data to enable the responsible development of deep seabed min . . .
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Executive Summary
The USA does not currently have sufficient data to enable the responsible development of deep seabed min . . .